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Panasonic AGHPX370P - MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER Operating Instructions Manual (177 pages)

Brand: Panasonic | Category: Camcorder | Size: 40.67 MB

Operating Instructions
1
Precautions for Use
7
Contents
8
Overview
11
Camera Unit Features
11
Recording and Playback Features
13
Other Features
14
Clip Thumbnail Preview
14
Outline of Operations
15
Saving and Editing on External Devices
15
System Configuration
16
Standard Accessories
17
Parts and Their Functions
18
Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section
18
Audio Function Section
19
Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions Section
21
Shooting and Recording
21
Output/Auto Knee Selector Switch
22
White Bal Switch
22
Disp/Mode Chk Button
22
Synchro Scan Switch
22
Shooting and Recording/Playback Function Section
23
REC Button
23
SDI out Character Switch
23
P2 Card Access LED
24
GENLOCK in Connector
24
Remote Connector
24
VIDEO out Connector
24
Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section
25
Time Code Section
26
Warning and Status Display Functions
27
LCD Monitor
27
Viewfinder
28
Recording and Playback
29
Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock
29
P2 Cards
31
Inserting P2 Cards
31
Removing P2 Cards
31
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content
32
P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Cards
32
P2 Card Recording Times
33
Splitting Clips Recorded on P2 Cards
33
Handling P2 Card Recording
34
Basic Procedures
35
Battery Set-Up to P2 Card Insertion
35
Shooting
36
Setting the Switches before Shooting and Recording
36
White/Black Balance Adjustment to Recording Completion
36
Normal Recording
37
Standard and Native Recording
38
Variable Frame Rate Recording
39
Native VFR Recording
39
Standard VFR Recording
39
Pulldown Recording
39
Using VFR Recording Function
40
Standard Settings for Film Production
40
Standard Settings for Producing Commercials and Dramas
40
Undercranking Effects
41
Standard Setup for Undercranking Effects
41
Overcranking Effects
41
Standard Setup for Overcranking Effects
41
Special Recording Modes
42
Pre-Recording
42
Interval Recording
43
One-Shot Recording
43
Loop Recording
44
One-Clip Recording
44
To Record a New Clip
44
PROXY Recording Function
45
To Exit One-Clip Recording Mode
45
To Cue to the Start of the Combined Section of the Clip
45
Precautions for One Clip Recording Mode
45
Hot Swap Recording
46
REC REVIEW Function
46
Shot Marker Recording Function
46
Text Memo Recording Function
46
Normal and Variable Speed Playback
47
Normal Speed Playback
47
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Playback
47
Clip Cue up
47
Adjustments and Settings for Recording
48
Selecting Recording Signals
48
List of Recording Formats and Functions
49
Recording Settings and Recording Function Table
51
Selecting Video Output
52
List of Recording, Playback and Output Formats
52
Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance
55
Adjusting the Black Balance
56
Setting the Electronic Shutter
58
Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed
58
Placing the Camera-Recorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode
59
Range of Variation in each Mode
59
FBC Function
60
Setting FBC Function
60
Using FBC
60
FBC Requirements
60
Assigning Functions to USER Buttons
61
Selectable Functions
61
Selecting Audio Input Signals
62
Adjusting Recording Levels
62
Selecting Function for the FRONT Audio Level Control
63
CH3 and CH4 Recording Levels
63
Setting Time Data
64
Time Data Overview
64
Time Code
64
User Bits
64
Recording Time Codes and User Bits
65
Setting User Bits
67
Entering the User Bits
67
Retaining the User Bits
68
Frame Rate Information Recorded in User Bits
68
Frame Rate Information
68
Setting the Time Code
69
Time Code Function During Battery Replacement
69
VFR Time Code
70
24PN Recording at 60P Capture
70
25PN Recording at 50P Capture
70
Externally Locking the Time Code
71
Connections for Externally Locking the Time Code
71
To Externally Lock the Time Code
71
Outputting the Time Code Externally
72
To Unlock the Externally Locked Time Code
72
GENLOCK and Time Code Input/Output Connection and Setup
73
Counter Setting and Display
73
Viewfinder Screen Status Displays
74
Viewfinder Status Indication Layout
74
Selecting Viewfinder Display Information
74
Screen Displays
75
Time Code Displays
75
Center Information Display
78
Errors and Warnings
78
Checking and Displaying Shooting Status
80
MODE CHECK Indication
81
Center Marker Display
82
Safety Zone Markers
82
Audio Level Meter Magnification
82
Zebra Pattern Display
83
Focus Assist Function
84
Using Expanded Display
84
Displaying the Focus Bar
84
Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor
85
Using the LCD Monitor
85
Waveform Monitor Function
86
Self-Portrait Shooting
86
Adjusting and Setting up the Viewfinder
87
Adjusting Right and Left Viewfinder Position
87
Using the Viewfinder
87
Diopter Adjustment
87
Emphasis Image Outlines
88
Setting the Viewfinder to Monochrome Mode
88
Handling Setup Data
89
Configuration of Setup Data Files
89
Handling SD Memory Cards
90
Formatting, Writing and Reading an SD Memory Card
90
To Insert an SD Memory Card
90
To Remove the SD Memory Card
90
How to Use Scene File Data
91
Factory Setting
91
Changing Scene File Settings
92
Saving Scene Files and Other Settings
93
To Load a File
94
Reloading Files from an SD Memory Card
94
To Title a File
94
Preparation
95
Power Supply
95
Using a Battery
95
Using an Anton/Bauer Battery
95
When Using a V-Mount Type Battery
96
When Using an NP Battery
96
Use of the External DC Power Supply
97
Use of External DC Power Supply
97
Mounting the Lens
98
Adjusting the Lens Flange Back
99
White Shading Compensation
100
Selecting White Shading Compensation Data
100
White Shading Adjustment
100
Setting Chromatic Aberration Compensation
101
Checking CAC Operating Status
101
Checking CAC Data Number and CAC Data During Operation
102
Loading CAC File from an SD Card
102
Deleting CAC File
103
Initializing CAC File
103
Preparing for Audio Input
104
When Using the Front Microphone
104
When Using Audio Devices
105
Attaching Accessories
106
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
106
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
106
Attaching the Rain Cover
107
Attaching the Eye Cup
107
Attaching the Front Audio Level Control Knob
107
DC out Connector and External REC Start/Stop Switch Connection
108
Connecting the Remote Control Unit
109
Connecting the Extension Control Unit
109
Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails
110
Thumbnail Operations
110
Thumbnail Screen
111
Selecting Thumbnails
113
Playing Back Clips
113
Switching the Thumbnail Display
114
Changing Thumbnails
115
Shot Mark
115
Text Memo
116
Adding a Text Memo
116
Deleting Clips
117
Deleting a Text Memo
117
Restoring Clips
118
Reconnection of Incomplete Clips
118
Copying Clips
118
Setting of Clip Meta Data
119
Clip Meta Data Items
120
Checking and Modifying Read Metadata
120
Clearing Uploaded Metadata
122
Setting of Proxy
123
Formatting a P2 Card
123
Formatting SD Memory Cards
124
Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode
124
Properties
125
Clip Property
125
Date Format
125
Thumbnail Size
125
Modification of Recorded Clip Metadata
126
P2 Card Status Display
126
Contents of P2 Card Status Display Settings
127
SD Memory Card Status Display
128
Video Encoder Card Status Display
128
Menu Operations
129
Viewfinder and LCD Menus
129
Using the Menus
129
Initializing the Menu Settings
130
To Initialize the Scene File
130
Setup Menu Structure
131
Setup Menu List
133
Scene File Screen
133
System Setup Screen
135
SW Mode Screen
137
Recording Setup Screen
138
Audio Setup Screen
140
Output Sel Screen
142
Display Setup Screen
143
Battery Setup Screen
144
CARD Functions Screen
146
LENS SETUP Screen
146
Other Functions Screen
147
Diagnostic Screen
148
Option Menu Screen
148
Connecting to External Devices
149
Connecting to a Computer in USB Device Mode
149
USB Host Mode
150
Switching to USB Host Mode
150
Using USB Host Mode
150
Viewing Hard Disk Drive Data
151
FAT Formatted Hard Disk
151
Formatting Hard Disks
152
Writing to Hard Disk Drive
153
Writing Back Data to P2 Cards
153
Hard Disk Drive Precautions
154
Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector
155
Recording Signals Input to the DVCPRO/DV Connector
155
Time Code and User Bits
155
Subcode Area Time Codes and User Bits
155
Control of External Devices through 1394 Connection
156
Precautions in 1394 Connections
156
Maintenance and Inspections
157
Inspections before Shooting
157
Preparing for Inspections
157
Inspecting the Camera Unit
157
Inspecting the Memory Recording Functions
158
Inspecting the P2 Card Recording
158
Inspecting the Audio Level Manual Adjustment
158
Inspecting the Earphone and Speaker
158
Inspection for Using an External Microphone
159
Inspection of the Clock, Time Code, and User Bits
159
Maintenance
160
Eyepiece Care
160
Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder
160
Charging the Internal Battery
160
Warning System
161
Warning Description Tables
161
Updating the Firmware Incorporated into the Unit
165
Index
166
Specifications
170
Dimensions
170
Connector Signal Description
174
Front MIC in
174
Audio in
174

Panasonic AGHPX370P - MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER Operating Instructions Manual (176 pages)

Panasonic AG-HPX370: User Guide

Brand: Panasonic | Category: Camcorder | Size: 13.78 MB

Operating Instructions
1
Read this First! (for AG-HPX370P)
2
Read this First! (for AG-HPX371E)
4
Precautions for Use
7
Table of Contents
8
Chapter 1 Overview

11
- Camera Unit Features
  11
- Recording and Playback Features
  13
- Other Features
  14
- Outline of Operations
  15
  - Saving and Editing on External Devices
    15
- System Configuration
  16
- Standard Accessories
  17
Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions

18
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

29
Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

55
Chapter 5 Preparation

95
Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails

110
- Thumbnail Operations
  110
  - Thumbnail Manipulations Overview
    110
  - Thumbnail Screen
    111
  - Selecting Thumbnails
    113
  - Playing Back Clips
    113
  - Switching the Thumbnail Display
    114
  - Changing Thumbnails
    115
  - Shot Mark
    115
  - Text Memo
    116
  - Deleting Clips
    117
  - Restoring Clips
    118
  - Reconnection of Incomplete Clips
    118
  - Copying Clips
    118
  - Setting of Clip Meta Data
    119
  - Setting of Proxy (Optional)
    123
  - Formatting a P2 Card
    123
  - Formatting SD Memory Cards
    124
  - Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode
    124
  - Properties
    125
    
    P2 Card Status Display
    126
    
    Sd Memory Card Status Display
    128
Chapter 7 Menu Operations

129
- Viewfinder and LCD Menus
  129
  - Using the Menus
    129
  - Initializing the Menu Settings
    130
- Setup Menu Structure
  131
- Setup Menu List
  133
  - SCENE FILE Screen
    133
  - SYSTEM SETUP Screen
    135
  - SW MODE Screen
    137
  - RECORDING SETUP Screen
    138
  - AUDIO SETUP Screen
    140
  - OUTPUT SEL Screen
    142
  - DISPLAY SETUP Screen
    143
  - BATTERY SETUP Screen
    144
  - CARD FUNCTIONS Screen
    146
  - LENS SETUP Screen
    146
  - OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen
    147
  - DIAGNOSTIC Screen
    148
  - OPTION MENU Screen
    148
Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices

149
- Functionality Provided by Connections to USB 2.0 Connector
  149
  - Connecting to a Computer in USB Device Mode
    149
  - USB Host Mode
    150
- Connections to the DVCPRO/DV Connector
  155
  - Recording Signals Input to the DVCPRO/DV Connector
    155
  - Control of External Devices through 1394 Connection
    156
Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections

157
- Inspections before Shooting
  157
- Maintenance
  160
  - Eyepiece Care
    160
  - Cleaning Inside the Viewfinder
    160
  - Charging the Internal Battery
    160
- Warning System
  161
  - Warning Description Tables
    161
  - Warning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation and USB HOST MODE
    163
- Updating the Firmware Incorporated into the Unit
  165
Chapter 10 Index

170
Chapter 11 Specification S

170
- Dimensions and Specifications
  170
  - Dimensions
    170
  - Specifications
    170
- Connector Signal Description
  174

Panasonic AGHPX370P - MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER Operating Instructions Manual (176 pages)

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Table of Contents

Panasonic AGHPX370P - MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER Operating Instructions Manual (176 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Chapter 5 Preparation

Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails

Chapter 7 Menu Operations

Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections

Chapter 10 Index

Chapter 11 Specification S

Panasonic AGHPX370P - MEMORY CARD CAMERA RECORDER Operating Instructions Manual (176 pages)

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